So excited to see an album I played on nominated for a Grammy this year. I had the pleasure of playing Bass on Celtic Woman's album Destiny which is up for an award in the "Best world music album" section alongside Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Yo Yo Ma & the Silk road ensemble, Anoushka Shankar & Caetano … Continue reading Grammys 2017
Category: arts and entertainment
A great artist
It's always a pleasure when I hear the finished product of a project I 've really enjoyed being involved in. Johnny Mc Evoy is one our great artists and songwriters and it was great to work with him and the team of Bill Shanley, Jeff Young, Martin Ditcham and yours truly. https://youtu.be/h9JpF6FsJwM
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Wall of fame!
Snapped these signatures from the changing room walls in the Welk theatre in Branson MO. Some list!
Mac or PC? Mac orPC? Mac or Surface studio!
This is it, goodbye Apple, I'm moving over! I've been using the Surface Pro 4 instead of an iPad all this year for live work, really like it and now along comes this baby. What a machine, The Microsoft Surface studio is just what I've been waiting for in a studio computer...class 🙂 and it … Continue reading Mac or PC? Mac orPC? Mac or Surface studio!
The Bubblemen return (for one special night)
Sometimes when you get the call, it's time to drop everything and strap on the P Bass. Yessir, my old friend Mike Kane was back for a holiday from NZ and rallied the troops for a night of loudness, poses and guitar Olympics in Jackie's Rendezvous bar in Sligo last Friday. It was great to … Continue reading The Bubblemen return (for one special night)
Study in blue
Another cool photograph by Geoff Morgan at a Daniel O'Donnell concert..Blen in Blue 🙂
Rockin’ the”Balor”Bass with Daniel O’Donnell
Rockin' the "Balor" carbon fibre Acoustic Bass made in Ireland by Emerald guitars with Daniel O'Donnell on his UK tour.
Bass & Banjo :-)
Bass and Banjo, now there's a combination 🙂
Balor and the flatwounds!
Here's a short improvisation on the Balor "Woody" bass with flatwound Ernie Ball slinky strings 45 - 130. I find these strings a little stiff on the top ones and will change them to Daddario Chrome flats 40 -130. I'll post my thoughts on these when I get them. Please listen with headphones to appreciate the … Continue reading Balor and the flatwounds!